wireless policies &network lockdown

school computers

OPAC/web only

research computer

full workstation

student laptops

OPAC/web only

older x86

Windows XP

SiteKiosk

physically remote & scattered

research computer

newer iMacs

Mac OS X (10.3)

refreshed by script

physically close, well watched

full lab workstation

new x86 (Dell)

Win XP

XP User accounts (tied to AD)

AD-enforced law students only

network policies

wired or wireless: same

local network is open

internet requires MACself-registration

router enforced

classroom policiesall rooms have wired desks

no “off switch” for professors

most rooms now have wifi — intentionally or not

access is similar throughout the building

summary: studentopen access from my computer

pretty open from lab computers

fairly open library computers

pay-to-print

summary: guest

no internet access from my computer

fairly open library computer

can save to USB or CD-R

no word processing

pay-to-print

levels of locking

our computers: locked +/–

their computers: patched (we hope)

could require control software

classroom network: no “off” switch

could provide faculty a big red switch

could limit access (students would rebel)

the more the better

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issues

students surfing in class

exam honesty/collection

inappropriate network use

email list abuse

printing abuse

issues: solutions

we can (and do) address these issues with technological “locks”

does this really solve anything?

what messages does it send?

are locks a solution?detriment to technology literacy

encourage “helpless” users

communicate lack of trust

unlocked cabin

deadbolts on NYC apartment

are locks a solution?give us a false sense of security

annoy legitimate users

seldom stop determined bad guy

undermine professional values

professional values

ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(c):

It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to: … engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation;…

professional valuesexpectations for new lawyers are clear, why should law students be different?

community values protecting a community good

even non-lawyers will likely enter a field with similar expectations

suggestion

student laptops

enough restrictions to keep them out of real trouble (require patches and antivirus)

open enough to allow experimentation

profs/staff set rules

peers address disruptive activity directly

discussion

open/closed balance

technology literacy

honor codes

personal ethics

outside pressures